Charges following East Belfast robberies

It follows a spate of incidents last week

A 27-year-old man has been charged by police investigating a number of armed robberies in Belfast.

The man faces offences including two counts of robbery and two counts of attempted robbery.

He's also charged with three counts of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence, possession of a Class C controlled drug and possession of a Class C controlled drug with intent to supply.

It follows incidents on the Albertbridge Road on 19 April, Orangefield Lane on 23 April, and on Beersbridge Road and Westminster Avenue North on Friday.